Cheesy Red Pepper and Bacon Breakfast Bake recipe

Name: Cheesy Red Pepper and Bacon Breakfast Bake
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 150 g Bacon; 1 large, diced Orange Pepper; 10 g Butter; 6 Eggs; 60 g, grated Extra Mature Cheese

A comforting baked egg dish loaded with bacon, red pepper and melted mature cheese. It’s wholesome, filling and perfect for make-ahead brunches.

35 min · Medium · British Jump to method

Cheesy Red Pepper and Bacon Breakfast Bake

Ingredients

4 servings

150 g Bacon
1 large, diced Orange Pepper
10 g Butter
6 Eggs
60 g, grated Extra Mature Cheese

Nutrition	Per serving
Calories	322 kcal
Protein	23.9 g
Carbohydrates	3.6 g
Fat	24 g
Saturated fat	10.6 g
Fibre	0.7 g
Sugar	2.1 g
Sodium	736 mg

Why this works

High in protein and very energy-dense, but also high in saturated fat and sodium due to the bacon, butter and cheese.

Protein-rich eggs and bacon. Provides a substantial amount of complete protein per serving, supporting satiety and muscle maintenance.

Vitamin C from orange pepper. Red/orange pepper adds vitamin C and carotenoids, helping increase the micronutrient content despite the rich base.

High sodium and saturated fat. Bacon, extra mature cheese and butter make this dish relatively high in salt and saturated fat, which is worth noting for heart health.

Method

Heat the oven to 190°C (Fan 170°C, 374°F, Gas Mark 5) and butter a medium baking dish.
Cook the bacon until just browned, then add the orange pepper and cook for 3-4 minutes.
Whisk the eggs and stir in most of the cheese.
Tip the bacon and pepper into the dish, pour over the egg mixture and top with the remaining cheese.
Bake for 18-20 minutes until puffed and set, then rest briefly before slicing.

Prefer the classic version? Pear and Egg Breakfast Bake with Honey Yoghurts

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